CARROT APPLE SOUP

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"On a brisk fall day, nothing is more appealing than a steaming bowl of this soup," says field editor Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. "Even though it's lower in fat, it still has old-time goodness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
8 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt the margarine. Add carrots, apples, onion and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth, sage, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove bay leaf. Cool soup for 5 minutes. Puree one-third at a time in a blender or food processor. Return to the saucepan; cover and cook over medium until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges